Belleview Slip & Fall Lawyer

Property owners have a responsibility to keep their premises safe. If negligent or unsafe conditions caused you harm, Meldon Law can help you take action. Our Belleview slip & fall accident lawyers can hold negligent property owners financially liable for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and possibly more.

Our Belleview personal injury lawyers have the skills, experience, and knowledge needed to handle even the most complex claims for compensation. Since 1971, we have been a force to be reckoned with in and outside the courtroom. Contact us online or call 24/7 to learn more about your claim during a free consultation.

We Will Fight for Maximum Compensation for Your Slip & Fall Accident

Slips & falls can lead to significant medical expenses and other accident-related losses. You and your family should not have to pay because a property owner failed to maintain their property.

What matters most is that you get fair compensation for your injuries so that you do not suffer financially due to someone else’s poor management. You deserve resources to pay for medical treatment and protect your future.

While you rest and recover, our Belleview premises liability lawyers can investigate your accident, prove a negligent party is at fault, and pursue full and fair compensation for economic and noneconomic damages. Compensation may include:

• Current medical bills from AdventHealth Belleview ER or a similar facility
• Ongoing medical treatment
• Lost income and lost earning capacity
• Physical pain and suffering
• Mental anguish and emotional distress
• Lost quality of life
• Wrongful death damages on behalf of a fatally injured loved one

Meldon Law CARES

The legal team at Meldon Law believes in following these founding principles with every client we represent:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Excellence
• Success Driven

We genuinely care about getting clients successful outcomes because we know how important financial compensation is to moving your life forward after an accident.

When you work with us, we do everything possible to relieve your legal burden and provide aggressive advocacy that puts your needs at the center. We want your focus where it belongs — on your health and family.

Our Belleview Slip & Fall Attorneys Will Build Your Claim While You Recover

Winning compensation for a slip & fall claim requires proving that a negligent property owner, building manager, or tenant did not maintain their premises and allowed a dangerous condition to exist.

Our Belleview premises liability lawyers can visit the accident scene, collect physical evidence, take photographs and video of the property, and interview eyewitnesses. We can also obtain copies of official incident reports, police reports, and your medical records. We will use pay stubs, medical bills, receipts, and estimates to show that your injury led to financial losses. We can call on experts, like doctors and economists, to testify on your behalf when needed.

We handle homeowners and renters insurance claims and commercial liability claims. We can assist you if your slip, trip, and fall happened on residential property or at a business, including at a:

• Store, mall, or shopping center
• Movie theater
• Restaurant
• Bar or nightclub
• Hotel or vacation property
• Gym
• Stadium
• Theme park

We Will Push Back Against Defenses Aimed at Reducing Your Damages

To defend against slip & fall claims, property owners (and their insurance and legal representatives) may allege you were trespassing or engaging in negligent behavior, like looking at your phone instead of watching your step. Any allegations against you are designed to reduce the at-fault party’s financial liability.

Florida follows a modified comparative negligence system. The law, outlined in Florida Statutes § 768.81, states that any negligence the court assigns to a victim will reduce their awards by that amount. However, if the degree of fault is above 50 percent, the injured party cannot recover any damages.

Our law firm will fight back against claims that blame you for your accident.

Slips, Trips, and Falls Can Cause Severe Injuries, Especially in Older Adults

Slips & falls pose the greatest threat to the 65 and older age group. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that older adult falls:

• Lead to 3 million emergency department visits annually
• Lead to 1 million hospitalizations annually
• Are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in people aged 65 and older
• Cause 88 percent of emergency room visits and hospitalizations for hip fractures
• Cause 83 percent of hip fracture deaths

Of course, younger individuals can also experience falls, especially when there are hazardous conditions on the property. No matter what your age, a severe fall injury can alter your life. If you were hurt, our Belleview slip & fall accident lawyers can help.

Common Causes of Slip & Falls

Negligent property conditions that can cause slips, trips, and falls include:

• Broken or cracked floorboards or tiles
• Ripped or torn carpeting
• Wet or slippery floors
• Potholes and broken concrete
• Lack of hand railings on staircases
• Inadequate lighting
• Cords, cables, and other obstructions in a walkway

Property owners, building managers, and tenants all have an obligation to warn patrons and visitors about known hazards or block off dangerous areas.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Slip & Fall Accidents in Florida?

Florida Statutes § 95.11 allows you two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit at the Marion County Courthouse. If you do not pursue your slip & fall case within this widow, the court will likely bar you from taking legal action. An expired statute of limitations will also hurt any chances of recovering compensation through an insurance settlement.

Contact Meldon Law for Help From a Belleview Slip & Fall Accident Lawyer

At Meldon Law, we view helping the injured as more than a career. It’s a calling. We take the trust our clients place in us seriously. Our Belleview slip & fall accident lawyers will work tirelessly to help you seek the maximum compensation possible.

Contact us online or call 24/7 to get started with a free consultation.